Donald Trump refuses to allow the US to participate in the G20 summit in South Africa. Accusations of human rights violations
According to Trump, something is happening in South Africa persecution of white Afrikaners, whose land and farms are illegally confiscated and who are themselves victims of violence. In his post on the Truth Social platform, the US president stated: “It is a complete disgrace that the G20 summit will be held in South Africa. Afrikaners are being killed, murdered and their land and farms are being illegally confiscated.”
He often pointed to the “Black Economic Empowerment” law, which openly favors blacks and harasses whites in every possible area of life. There is even a constitutional amendment passed through parliament that allows the government to expropriate private property for an “important social purpose” without any compensation. However, the authorities recognize as such, among others: “equalizing racial wealth differences”. These accusations were one of the reasons for imposing high tariffs on South Africa.
He also announced that he does not intend to send any government officials to the summit until the situation in the country improves.
South Africa denies this
South Africa's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Donald Trump's accusations, calling his decision “regrettable.” The statement stressed that Pretoria had repeatedly denied claims of persecution of white Afrikaners. The minister noted that the US President's allegations regarding discrimination in South Africa have no basis in fact. He also emphasized that the country's history of racial inequality puts it in a unique position to support global solidarity efforts within the G20.
US Vice President JD Vance, who was to represent the US at the Johannesburg summit, will ultimately not attend. This decision is part of a broader context of Trump's criticism of South Africa's domestic and foreign policy, including land reform activities.
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Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio also boycotted the G20 foreign ministers meeting in South Africa. The country currently holds the presidency of the G20, which will last until November 2025. After this period, the United States will take over the presidency of the organization. Trump has already announced that the 2026 summit will be held in Miami, Florida.
